Mataro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Mourvedre Mataro (Australia/California), Monastrell (Mataro)
Mataro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of black plum, blackberry, garrigue herbs. Structure: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol. Often confused with Grenache and Carignan.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for black-plum/blackberry with savory herb edge.
- Check full body and high tannin/alcohol for warm-climate structure.
Confidence signals
- Dark-fruit savory mourvedre-line cue
- High tannin/full-bodied frame
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Barossa Valley · McLaren Vale · South Australia
- Classic styles: Australian Mataro expression of Mourvedre (#7915) lineage with dark-fruit savory profile · Full-bodied red with high tannin and elevated alcohol
Common questions
Is Mataro a red or white grape variety?
Mataro is a red wine grape variety.
What does Mataro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Mataro include black plum, blackberry and garrigue herbs. Structural profile: Full body, Medium(+) acidity, High tannin, High alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Mataro?
Documented tells for Mataro: Look for black-plum/blackberry with savory herb edge. and Check full body and high tannin/alcohol for warm-climate structure..
What is Mataro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Mataro is most commonly confused with Grenache, Carignan and Mourvedre. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Mataro grown?
Classic regions for Mataro include Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale and South Australia.